Samsung Galaxy A26vsRealme C67
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A26 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A26 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 80 more than the Realme C67. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Realme C67 takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Realme C67.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 380,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,000 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 48 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a better camera — 114 pts vs 82 pts.
Choose Realme C67 if you want…
- Choose Realme C67 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want a sharper screen — 392 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Realme C67
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A26
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Realme C67
Choose Realme C67 if price matters most. It costs USD 169, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Realme C67
- 108 MP main camera
- Big 90 Hz display
- Clean look
- Snapdragon 685 is dated
- No 5G
- Slow 33 W charging